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Herbert Hope Evans
Mar 3, 2026
Mr. Herbert Hope Evans, 85, passed away on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at his daughter’s home in Philadelphia, MS, surrounded by his children. Graveside services and interment will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Memorial Park Cemetery, with Pastor Heath Hillman officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m.,at Porter Funeral Home, with the graveside service beginning at 11:00...
Joe Hancock
Feb 26, 2026
Mr. Joe Spinks Hancock, 89, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1st, at Rocky Hill Methodist Church, with Rev. John Clayton Kitchens officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2:00 P.M. until service time at the church. Interment will...
Barbara Ming
Feb 25, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Boydstun Ming, 79, passed away at her home in Louisville MS on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Barbara was born March 3, 1946, in Louisville, MS. She was a 1964 graduate of the Nanih Waiya Attendance Center. She furthered her education at East Central Junior College, receiving an associate’s degree in medical records. After...
Pamela Suzanne Pearson
Feb 21, 2026
Mrs. Pamela Suzanne Pearson, 66, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Pamela was born October 16, 1959, in Buras, Louisiana.
She is survived by her husband, Larry David Pearson of Louisville; and two sons, Phillip Michael Runnels and Ryan McCallum, both of Jackson, MS.
No services are planned at this time.
Harris Gillett Wood
Feb 16, 2026
Mr. Harris Gillett Wood, 89, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home in Louisville. A graveside service was held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 19th at Masonic Cemetery in Louisville. Porter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Harris was born January 19, 1937, in Louisville, MS, to Beryl and Samuel Harris Wod. Harris was a graduate...
Stan Salter
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Stanley Arthur Salter, 61, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Baptist-Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, February 13th, at First Methodist Church, with Rev. Damon Williams officiating. Visitation will be on Friday from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Memorial...
Dennis Devon Reese
Feb 9, 2026
Mr. Dennis Devon Reese, 71, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.
Dennis was born August 9, 1954, in Louisville, MS, to Pete and Vera Reese. He worked as a machinist at Taylor Machine Works for over 46 years.
He is survived by his wife, Marsha Brown Reese of Louisville, MS; two...
Anita M. Pendleton
Feb 6, 2026
Ms. Anita M. Pendleton, 61, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, February 14th, at Porter Funeral Home.
Anita was born September 1, 1964, in Meridian, MS, to Charles and Avoy Smith Pendleton. She worked for many years as an...
Kenneth Daniel Bridges
Feb 6, 2026
Mr. Kenneth Daniel Bridges, 78, passed away on Friday, February 6th, 2026 at St. Dominic Hospital in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 9th, 2026 at Porter Funeral Home. Visitation will be Monday from 9AM until the service begins. Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements are being made by Porter Funeral...
Alexis Grace Taylor
Feb 4, 2026
Our sweet, precious daughter Alexis Grace Taylor was welcomed home to heaven on February 4, 2026. She has joined the heavenly choir singing, dancing, and praising her Heavenly Father. Hers was a life which glorified God…a testimony of His faithfulness.
As family and friends, we celebrate her journey. She traveled through the seasons of life facing many detours along the way....
Judy Scircle Post
Jan 31, 2026
Judy Scircle Post, 81, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2026. Born on October 23, 1944, in Frankfort, Indiana, Judy was the beloved daughter of Scott and Gerselda Scircle. She grew up in Lexington, South Carolina, where her love of music, faith, and people took root. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from the University of...
Paulette Chandler
Jan 26, 2026
Mrs. Paulette Smith Chandler, 80, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at Winston County Nursing Home in Louisville, MS.
Paulette was born February 7, 1945. She attended Noxapater High School, and worked for many years for Anglica and TRW Manufacturing. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Opal Smith; two sisters, Patsy Wigle and Peggy Dickerson; two...
Tony Beard
Jan 24, 2026
Tony Beard, as he loved to be called, passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home in Louisville, Ms. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. at Kilpatrick Funeral Home, 1321 North 7th Street, West Monroe, Louisiana. Visitation is the day of the service from 1:00 P.M. until service...
Vernece Vanlandingham Bruce
Jan 13, 2026
Mrs. Vernece Bruce , 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at St. Dominic Medical Center in Jackson, MS. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, January 17th, at Shiloh Baptist Church, with Rev. Jay Murphy officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Porter...
Michael Wayne Sharp
Jan 5, 2026
Mr. Michael Wayne Sharp, 62, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday January 8th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Jon White officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. Interment will be in Bevill...
Wayne Veazey
Dec 31, 2025
Mr. Wayne Veazey, 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his home in Louisville. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 4th, at Porter Funeral Home, with Rev. Mike Childs officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 P.M. until service time at the funeral home. A private burial will follow at Mt. Hebron...
Johnny Wesley Arledge
Dec 26, 2025
Mr. Johnny Wesley Arledge, 75, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home in Louisville. Johnny was born November 3, 1950, in Louisville, MS, to John Gerald and Ira Mae Arledge. He was a 1968 graduate of Louisville High School and attended East Central Community College. He worked for 40 years as a building and grounds technician for...
Bettie Jean McMillon
Dec 1, 2025
Mrs. Bettie Jean Johnson McMillon, 95, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Carthage Senior Care in Carthage, MS. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Friday, December 5th, at Noxapater Baptist Church, with Rev. Corbin Jenkins officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church. Interment will be in Mt. Carmel...
Vickie Jones Snow
Nov 17, 2025
Vickie Jones Snow, 66, passed away on November 17, 2025, at her home in Louisville, MS. Graveside services and interment will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, November 21st at Murphy Creek Cemetery, with Rev. Mark Mayo officiating. Porter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Vickie was born September 22, 1959, in Louisville, MS, to Pearl Cutts and Odie...
Donald K. Shumaker
Oct 30, 2025
Donald Keith Shumaker of Winston County, MS passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025 at the age of 86. He was born in the Hinze Community on October 11, 1939 to Addie Inez Burchfield Shumaker and Grover Houston Shumaker. He was a member of the last graduating Class (1957) of Lobutcha High School. He attended East Central CC and graduated...
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